May 2025

Into the homestretch! With another school year drawing to a close, now is the time to start thinking about the summer: preparing your summer letters, getting your calendars set up, determining new rates, etc. We're here to support you any way we can, so please let me, Michelle, Elisa, Jenn, and/or Carolyn know if you need anything.

- Important: If you're losing clients over the summer (taking a break, graduating, terminating, etc.) please let both your case manager and office manager know.

- Important: If you're planning to raise rates, please remember to let both your case manager and office manager know. Remember that we promise to provide 30-days notice to existing clients before making any changes (and typically put the new rate in effect at the onset of a new school year). You will only need a new contract with clients if you change rates and/or subjects; otherwise, your existing contract remains in effect. If you have questions about raising rates, please reach out to me!

- Important: There is a new lock on the front door of our LINKZ Columbia office, which should provide a more frictionless experience for all. Michelle will be sending out more information shortly.

- Important: Our LINKZ Columbia office will undergo a full paint job in June! If you're looking to do any spring cleaning, now's the time to start. We may ask you to take any paintings, pictures, etc. off the walls as we get closer to the refurbishment.

- Important: Please let your case manager know if your availability is changing over the summer / fall, so that we can continue to provide you with as many clients as you'd like to take on.

- A reminder that a template of the summer letter is housed on the Wiki (see below).

- I'll be leaving a permanent link to the LINKZ Handbook in this section, in case you need any reminders on policies, rules, regulations, etc. If you need a reminder of your login information, please email Michelle. Here's the link!

- I'll also be leaving some permanent reminders here, as they're always important:

- Don’t start with a client until you have signed contract!

- Put any in-office hours into TutorCruncher at least a week in advance!

- Our offices are open 24/7/365!

- If you’re making any semi-permanent or permanent changes with a client (changing times, subjects, etc.) you must let your case manager know first!

- If you have questions about something, check the manual and/or email me, Michelle, Elisa, Jenn, or Carolyn!

- Our next OG Refresher Course will be on Saturday, June 7th @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and will be at our LINKZ Columbia office (coffee and light breakfast will be served). This information will also be up on the LINKZ Staff Portal for future reference.